I am starting weight watchers on 1-2-06, I was hoping that I can buddy up with someone or get some buddies. I am 208 lbs, I have been trying to loose weight for at least over 9 years and have failed every time, I want to loose the weight keep it off and never gain it back. I am so tired of people asking me when am I going to have my baby I carry all my weight in my stomach, my youngest son is 9years old and I am tired of looking like I am 8 months pregnant can someone please tell me what I can eat to make my stomach go away and what I need to do. I get more and more depressed every day. I never go anywhere because I am fat (except for work because I have to) but even when I do go out I am a seat warmer I never get up please help me somebody. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

No you're not. You are a slimming, hopeful person looking for a little help.
You've come to the right place.
Here's a link to the Weight Watchers threads. Make yourself at home

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=2

Hi
I'm a bit of a slob too...its a vicious circle. I'm fat because I can't exercise but I find it hard to exercise because I'm fat...I just joined too...need support!Heather

Awww.... hon, you are NOT a big fat slob so stop telling yourself that. Many people are in the same boat as you . Don't give up! WW does work if you stick but you have to commit yourself to taking care of yourself, right?

The link SusanB gave you will take you to the WW forum here at 3fc where you will find other WW members, tips, ideas, recipes and lots of support.

Good luck to you and have faith in yourself! You can do it!

I agree with mauvaisroux...STOP putting yourselves down!! I mean it! STOP IT!!!! YOU are a human being! YOU deserve to be treated as anyone else! YOU are you! And you're worth it!
You know, it's the fat talking. Yeah, I do not kid ya'. When I was at my heaviest, that's what I would do to myself...convince everyone, including me, I was a slob, not worth waiting on at the stores/resturaunts, ugly, not worth nothing to no one..etc., etc., etc. Of course reality hits you when you realize you need to start not only feeling physically healthier, but feeling mentally healthier. It took me awhile but it changed my life. I have alot of motivation, self-esteem, and have an "I don't care" attitude to those who still sees me as this fat person. There's no such thing as a perfect person. So, let them throw the first stone.

I must say that you coming here is the first step to succeed. Congrats to all! Make small goals each week, watch portions, drink water, exercise, and always, ALWAYS stay positive. If you have negative thoughts, your self esteem will go into the toilet. LOL!

If you need to talk, I always have a ear to lend and a shoulder to cry on.


emerald dragonfly

bre_das_me.... Glad to see you here.... PM me if you need anything...

We have come together as a whole with a common goal. We aren't here because we are looking exceptionally hot in our "stretchy pants" and our self esteem is flying high... We are here to make the changes to make ourselves to feel better (by being healthy which in turn boosts our self esteem) AND we aren't here to put anyone down (I have an issue with things that were said over in the WW at home thread and I invited bre_das_me to our Buddy up place). We have a common goal and need to put that first and foremost. We are here to lend a helping hand and support one another.

Okay, enough of that...lol... It's time to "lighten up" literally... Good luck with everyone's weightloss goals... Again... Welcome bre...

Deanna

Bre_das_me,

You sound just like me. I way about the same as you, and like you carry all of my weight on my stomach. I even found out I have a 45% fat when compared to the rest of my weight. Quite depressing when I was reading a magazine today with women who weighed a good 20kg's more than me and had a lower fat %. My mother told me the other day that from the back no one can tell that I'm overweight, cause its all at the front with the "baby bump" tummy. So I know where you are coming from, and how you feel.

If you want a buddy, feel free to PM me, I'm not doing weight watchers, but am going to the gym 4 days on 1 day off, and calorie counting. I'd be happy to keep in touch with you.

Thank u susan for the encouragement!

Thanks Heva its good to know that I am not the only one that feels this way but I know that its time to do something and I know that I am not alone so were in this together and we will win!

Thanks Mauvaisroux... I needed the hug!

You're welcome Bre das me! Now lets talk to Heather. You can't exercise? Hmmm .... can you increase your activity?
I don't really like to call it exercise, that's kinda like a sport ew! then there's the dreaded word cardio yucky ptewy.

You see to me sport isn't evil...I love sport but since I had cancer and lost my mobility I can't play any of the sports I used to.
I just need help working out what I can and can't do.

I wish napping was a sport. I can do that.
Heather? what sorts of things do you like to do? is walking an option?

Not really an option for me, well not too far anyway. I've bought a DVD with chair exercises on it which I hope will help. I just don't want to do any further damage to my spine, I wish I had the money to hire someone to help me out with this stuff, like a personal trainer or something.

Walking even a little ways is a wonderful place to start. Did you read this thread?
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71176

It's very encouraging.